Chalkboard 1/7/2013

Taylor County schools are encouraged to send their weekly events calendars for inclusion in the "Chalkboard." This column is published on Mondays during the school year. Email information to aroundtown@reporternews.com by noon Fridays to be included in the column the week after next. Map/directions to away events are provided at the school office. For more information on Abilene ISD schools, visit www.abileneisd.org. For information on Wylie ISD schools, visit www.wylie.esc14.net. Information on high school athletics is included in the Sports section.

General: The Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, & Science provides a smaller high school learning environment and a 1-to-1 computer-to-student ratio. Students may choose between two career pathways in computer programming and engineering and also can participate in band through Abilene High School or Cooper High School. Transportation will be provided between campuses.

For more information, call 325-794-4140 or visit us at ATEMS on the Texas State Technical College campus at 650 E. Highway 80.

MORGAN JONES PLANETARIUM

The Morgan Jones Planetarium, 700 N. Mockingbird Lane, will present a free public showing of "Ice Worlds" at 6 and 7 p.m. Tuesday. "Universe" will be shown at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Saturday. On special "School Nights," students and parents will receive discounts. These nights will be listed on the planetarium billboard. Cost is $3 for adults/$2 for students and children.